Deadly spike in militancy claims over 1,600 lives in Pakistan in 2024

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1 year ago

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A recent report highlights that over 1,600 civilians and security forces have died in Pakistan due to escalating violence in 2024.
The majority of these casualties were in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, with 60% of the fatalities being civilians.
The report attributes the violence to Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), both deemed international terrorist organizations.
Security forces have faced the highest number of attacks in a decade, with 685 personnel killed this year alone.
There are ongoing tensions, with allegations of cross-border strikes affecting both Afghanistan and Pakistan, heightening security concerns.

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